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ONE FC 10: Night of Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kale Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Herrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson Herrington told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benson Herrington!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrington works over Perez's head and body with a nice combination.
Herrington tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Perez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Herrington's guard now.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrington is keeping the position for now.
Perez pushes down on Herrington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perez is working for a kimura but Herrington is defending it quite comfortably.
Perez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Herrington defends the submission attempt.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Herrington is defending well.
Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Herrington defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herrington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perez is working for a kimura but Herrington is defending it quite comfortably.
Perez prevents Herrington from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez.
Perez tries to pass to full mount but Herrington defends it.
Perez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Herrington has worked his arm free - good work by Herrington!
Perez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perez tries for a kimura but Herrington is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Perez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Herrington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herrington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Perez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Herrington is defending well.
Herrington prevents Perez from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Herrington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Perez tries for a kimura but Herrington is defending well.
Herrington prevents Perez from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herrington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herrington gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Perez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Herrington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez working for a submission but Herrington is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Herrington turns into him and now he's in Perez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez has his feet on Herrington's thighs here. He's pushed Herrington off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Herrington screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kale Perez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kale Perez thanked Hopkins Athletics for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taba Tabashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taba Tabashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leroy Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tabashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloan checks a low kick from Tabashi.
Tabashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloan moves into range and clinches up with Tabashi.
Sloan keeps control of Tabashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tabashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sloan controls the action.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tabashi manages to break the clinch.
Sloan tries to clinch but Tabashi moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tabashi misses.
Tabashi misses with a right hand
and Sloan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks with his arms.
Tabashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tabashi is trying to push Sloan away but Sloan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sloan with a knee to the head.
Sloan looks gassed!
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks with his arms.
Tabashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tabashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sloan's elbow.
Tabashi misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Tabashi throws a head punch that misses.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Sloan prevents a body shot from Tabashi.
Tabashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabashi has had enough of the clinch but Sloan keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sloan.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Sloan prevents a body shot from Tabashi.
Sloan keeps control of Tabashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tabashi tries to work over Sloan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tabashi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tabashi tries to throw a body punch but Sloan avoids it by throwing Tabashi back against the cage.
Tabashi lands a shot to the body.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks with his arms.
Tabashi misses with some punches.
Tabashi tries to circle away but Sloan has him pinned against the cage.
Sloan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tabashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sloan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tabashi has a couple of punches blocked by Sloan.
Sloan blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tabashi's efforts to push away.
Tabashi is trying to break free.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sloan blocks an uppercut.
Tabashi has a couple of punches blocked by Sloan.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sloan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tabashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloan keeps control of Tabashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sloan blocking some punches.
Tabashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tabashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sloan's elbow.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks with his arms.
Tabashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tabashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tabashi throws a head punch that misses.
Tabashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sloan's elbow.
Sloan prevents a body shot from Tabashi.
Tabashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sloan.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tabashi wants to break free but Sloan has control.
Sloan blocks an uppercut.
Tabashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tabashi has a couple of punches blocked by Sloan.
Sloan misses with a knee strike.
Tabashi tries to throw a body punch but Sloan avoids it by throwing Tabashi back against the cage.
Tabashi misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Sloan.
Tabashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Tabashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sloan blocks an uppercut.
Sloan looking to throw knees to the head but Tabashi is blocking nicely.
Tabashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tabashi is trying to break the clinch but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
Tabashi is trying to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling him.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sloan blocks an uppercut.
Tabashi tries to throw a body punch but Sloan avoids it by throwing Tabashi back against the cage.
Tabashi working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tabashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tabashi tries a body shot but Sloan blocks it.
Tabashi misses with a punch to the body.
Tabashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
Sloan prevents Tabashi from breaking the clinch.
Sloan blocks an uppercut.
Sloan misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tabashi tries a body shot but Sloan blocks it.
Tabashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tabashi has a couple of punches blocked by Sloan.
Tabashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sloan blocks a body shot from Tabashi.
Tabashi tries to work over Sloan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sloan misses with a knee strike.
Tabashi is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tabashi tries to work over Sloan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tabashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
Tabashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabashi is trying to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling him.
Sloan looking to throw knees to the head but Tabashi is blocking nicely.
Tabashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taba Tabashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tabashi throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sloan blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloan tries to clinch but Tabashi moves out of range.
Tabashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tabashi tries to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling the position.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Tabashi has had enough of the clinch but Sloan keeps him there for the moment.
Tabashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabashi is trying to break free.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tabashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tabashi has had enough of the clinch but Sloan keeps him there for the moment.
Sloan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Sloan prevents a body shot from Tabashi.
Tabashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sloan's elbow.
Sloan has Tabashi pressed against the cage, preventing Tabashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tabashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sloan is breathing heavily.
Tabashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabashi tries a body shot but Sloan blocks it.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Tabashi tries to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling the position.
Sloan blocks an uppercut.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Sloan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tabashi misses with a punch to the body.
Tabashi tries to break free but Sloan pushes him back against the cage.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tabashi misses with a body punch.
Tabashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tabashi tries to work over Sloan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tabashi has had enough of the clinch but Sloan keeps him there for the moment.
Taba Tabashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tabashi wants to break free but Sloan has control.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sloan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tabashi's efforts to push away.
Sloan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tabashi's efforts to push away.
Tabashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sloan controls his hands.
Sloan blocking some punches.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tabashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sloan won't allow it.
Sloan blocking some punches.
Tabashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tabashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tabashi is trying to break the clinch but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tabashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tabashi has a couple of punches blocked by Sloan.
Sloan misses with a knee to the head.
Tabashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tabashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sloan prevents a body shot from Tabashi.
Sloan blocks a body shot from Tabashi.
Tabashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tabashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tabashi tries to work over Sloan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabashi tries to throw a body punch but Sloan avoids it by throwing Tabashi back against the cage.
Tabashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sloan keeps control of Tabashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tabashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tabashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabashi working aggressively here.
Tabashi tries a body shot but Sloan blocks it.
Tabashi misses with the head strike.
Sloan has Tabashi pressed against the cage, preventing Tabashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tabashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sloan won't allow it.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sloan misses with a knee strike.
Sloan looking to throw knees to the head but Tabashi is blocking nicely.
Tabashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tabashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tabashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabashi tries to break free but Sloan pushes him back against the cage.
Tabashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sloan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tabashi's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tabashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Sloan has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabashi.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sloan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tabashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabashi tries a body shot but Sloan blocks it.
Tabashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabashi tries a body shot but Sloan blocks it.
Sloan blocks a body shot from Tabashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tabashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tabashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sloan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tabashi fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloan has Tabashi pressed against the cage, preventing Tabashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tabashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tabashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sloan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taba Tabashi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tabashi looks for the body kick but Sloan saw that one coming.
Sloan moves into the clinch.
Tabashi throws a head punch that misses.
Sloan looking to throw knees to the head but Tabashi is blocking nicely.
Tabashi is trying to push Sloan away but Sloan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sloan.
Tabashi tries to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling the position.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks with his arms.
Sloan with a knee to the head.
Tabashi lands a body shot.
Sloan blocking some punches.
Sloan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tabashi misses with some punches.
Sloan prevents Tabashi from breaking the clinch.
Tabashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sloan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tabashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sloan won't allow it.
Tabashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sloan.
Sloan has Tabashi pressed against the cage, preventing Tabashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tabashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tabashi tries to work over Sloan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabashi misses with a punch to the body.
Tabashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sloan controls the action.
Sloan blocks an uppercut.
Tabashi tries to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling the position.
Sloan blocks an uppercut.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks with his arms.
Tabashi tries to work over Sloan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sloan blocks a body shot from Tabashi.
Sloan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabashi.
Sloan looking to throw knees to the head but Tabashi is blocking nicely.
Tabashi working hard to break the clinch.
Tabashi misses with some punches.
Tabashi is trying to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling him.
Tabashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tabashi is trying to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling him.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks with his arms.
Tabashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sloan.
Tabashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sloan controls the action.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taba Tabashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabashi is trying to push Sloan away but Sloan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tabashi misses with some punches.
Sloan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tabashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sloan won't allow it.
Tabashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tabashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tabashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabashi tries to throw a body punch but Sloan avoids it by throwing Tabashi back against the cage.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sloan misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sloan controls the action.
Tabashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sloan's elbow.
Sloan misses with a knee to the head.
Tabashi working hard to break the clinch.
Tabashi tries to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling the position.
Tabashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Tabashi has a couple of punches blocked by Sloan.
Tabashi wants to break free but Sloan has control.
Sloan tries to land a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks with his arms.
Sloan prevents a body shot from Tabashi.
Tabashi tries to circle away but Sloan has him pinned against the cage.
Tabashi misses with a body punch.
Tabashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sloan tries a knee to the head but Tabashi blocks it.
Tabashi misses with a punch to the body.
Sloan blocks a body shot from Tabashi.
Tabashi is trying to break free.
Tabashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sloan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tabashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tabashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sloan backwards.
Tabashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sloan's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabashi tries to circle away but Sloan has him pinned against the cage.
Sloan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sloan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tabashi is trying to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling him.
Tabashi misses with a body punch.
Tabashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sloan misses with a knee strike.
Tabashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sloan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Sloan keeps control of Tabashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tabashi tries to throw a body punch but Sloan avoids it by throwing Tabashi back against the cage.
Tabashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tabashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tabashi can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan moves to clinch but Tabashi breaks away
and Tabashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sloan thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taba Tabashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tabashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taba Tabashi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yin Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunimitsu Tezuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yin Yang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kunimitsu Tezuka!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tezuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yang swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Tezuka blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Yang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tezuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yang pinned against the cage. Yang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tezuka.
Yang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tezuka was well out of range. Poor timing from Yang.
Tezuka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tezuka.
Yang throws a hook to the side of Tezuka's head but Tezuka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yang with a jab.
Tezuka blocks a leg kick.
No luck for Tezuka with that takedown attempt.
Yin Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunimitsu Tezuka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang misses with a hook. Tezuka ducked under it nicely.
Tezuka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tezuka forces Yang back against the cage and clinches.
Yang misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tezuka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yang misses with a punch to the body.
Tezuka blocks a body shot from Yang.
Yang is trying to break free.
Yang can't break the clinch.
Tezuka prevents a body shot from Yang.
Tezuka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yang is looking to escape.
Tezuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yang defending well though.
Tezuka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tezuka prevents Yang from standing back up.
Tezuka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tezuka is working for a kimura but Yang is defending it quite comfortably.
Tezuka is looking to advance position but Yang won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tezuka stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tezuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Yang sprawls well. He's pushed Tezuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tezuka avoids the body shot from Yang.
Tezuka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yang's guard.
Tezuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Yang is retaining full guard.
Yang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tezuka on the ground.
Tezuka stops Yang from standing up.
Yang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tezuka slips nicely into half guard.
Tezuka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yang lands a nice looking body kick.
Tezuka clinches up against the cage.
Tezuka jumps guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yang trying to control but Tezuka is working from the bottom.
Tezuka will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunimitsu Tezuka dominated that round.
That's time! Yang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yang throws a low kick but Tezuka avoids it.
Yang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tezuka shoots in for a takedown but Yang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kunimitsu Tezuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yang.
Yang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tezuka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yang is trying to defend but Tezuka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tezuka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tezuka thows a huge punch but Yang dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang is defending against the submission attempts here by Tezuka.
Yang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tezuka.
Tezuka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yang's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tezuka decides to stand up.
Yang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yang throws a series of punches but Tezuka avoids them all with ease.
Yin Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tezuka avoids the head kick by Yang.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tezuka.
Tezuka shoots in and gets a takedown into Yang's guard.
Tezuka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tezuka slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tezuka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yang tries to kick Tezuka off but Tezuka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tezuka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kunimitsu Tezuka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tezuka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang misses with a straight left.
Yang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tezuka moves out of range of the body kick from Yang.
Tezuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yin Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunimitsu Tezuka.
Yang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tezuka's sensitive parts.
Yang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yang.
Yang throws a push kick but Tezuka slaps the foot to one side.
Tezuka moves forwards but Yang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tezuka shoots in for a takedown but Yang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tezuka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yang lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunimitsu Tezuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tezuka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yang throws a leg kick which misses Tezuka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tezuka tries to avoid it.
Tezuka closes the distance and clinches.
Yang stops a takedown attempt from Tezuka.
Yang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tezuka has clasped his hands together around Yang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tezuka advances to full mount.
Tezuka controlling the pace for now.
Tezuka has control of Yang's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yang regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tezuka controlling the position easily from mount.
Yang really wants to buck Tezuka off and get back to his feet.
Yin Yang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tezuka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kunimitsu Tezuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yang has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tezuka is looking for the choke from the back position but Yang is controlling his hands well.
Yang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tezuka throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Tezuka biding his time, controlling Yang.
Tezuka looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tezuka loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Yang hold on?
I would not like to be Yang right now.
Yang covering up well and avoiding damage.
Yang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kunimitsu Tezuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tezuka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kunimitsu Tezuka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Musashi Kuroda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuroda comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. JB Costa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musashi Kuroda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JB Costa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kuroda does no damage.
Kuroda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Costa checks a leg kick.
Costa moves out of range of the body kick from Kuroda.
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Costa is working for a kimura but Kuroda is defending it quite comfortably.
Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuroda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Costa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuroda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuroda defends it well.
Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuroda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Costa seems to be looking for submissions.
Costa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuroda is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Kuroda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Kuroda defends the submission attempt.
Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuroda wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to pass to full mount but Kuroda defends it.
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Costa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuroda is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Costa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuroda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuroda is pressing down on Costa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuroda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Costa, into his guard.
Costa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuroda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Costa.
Kuroda landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa is looking to reverse the position.
Kuroda working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Costa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Kuroda as Costa shoots in.
Costa scores a takedown into full mount!
Costa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kuroda has worked his arm free - good work by Kuroda!
Costa tries to advance to mount but Kuroda instead regains half guard.
Kuroda manages to get to full guard.
Costa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Costa has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.
Kuroda is pulling down on Costa's head to control his posture.
JB Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuroda dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily.
Kuroda trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Kuroda lands a couple of elbows.
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuroda passes into half guard.
Kuroda trying to control the action but Costa is working from the bottom.
Costa tries to roll over but Kuroda keeps him under control.
Costa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Costa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Costa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuroda postures up and lands a big shot to Costa's brow.
Costa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuroda stacks Costa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kuroda!
Costa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuroda's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa looking for submissions off his back.
Costa is not content to let Kuroda control the position.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa wants to improve his position but Kuroda is controlling well.
Costa is not content to let Kuroda control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to get to full guard but Kuroda has control of the leg.
Kuroda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Costa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We're going to have a standup here because Musashi Kuroda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Costa gets a double leg takedown into Kuroda's guard.
Costa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuroda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Costa has Kuroda in his guard.
Kuroda advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuroda is looking to take a break and control but Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuroda in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Musashi Kuroda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuroda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Kuroda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuroda is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa swings around for an armbar but Kuroda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Costa's guard.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa has an active guard here but Kuroda has managed to pass into half guard.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuroda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa with the active half guard here but Kuroda passes nicely into side control.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuroda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Costa some visible discomfort.
Kuroda advances to mount.
Costa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Costa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuroda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Costa!
Kuroda moves to the back position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa rolls, trying to escape but Kuroda keeps control of the position.
Kuroda wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
Costa rolls, trying to escape but Kuroda keeps control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Costa tries to escape the position.
Costa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Costa is refusing to be controlled, as Kuroda sits in half guard.
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuroda pulls his head out easily.
Costa is not content to let Kuroda control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kuroda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuroda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuroda connects with a nice short shot to Costa's temple.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Kuroda wants to take a breather but Costa is having none of it.
Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kuroda there.
Costa looking for submissions off his back.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuroda is looking for a kimura here.
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuroda pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuroda is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.
Kuroda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Musashi Kuroda.
I think Kuroda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musashi Kuroda!
Our winner, Musashi Kuroda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Japan Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Wash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Wash has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Japan Fighter's chin.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Japan Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Wash!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wash.
No luck for Wash with that takedown attempt.
Wash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wash misses with a takedown
so Fighter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Japan Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Wash.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wash doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fighter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wash for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Japan Fighter.
Wash doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away.
Wash connects with a body shot.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wash is trying to escape the position but Fighter is controlling the position.
Fighter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wash's legs.
Wash is trying to control Fighter's posture but Fighter avoids it.
Fighter taking a breather here.
Wash prevents Fighter from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wash tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wash is trying to escape the position but Fighter is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wash shoots in looking for a takedown. Fighter tries to sprawl out of it but Wash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fighter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter stuffs the takedown.
Wash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter but Fighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter gets a takedown into half guard.
Wash is looking to improve his position.
Fighter controlling the pace.
Fighter wants to pass to mount but Wash is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japan Fighter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter but Fighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wash fails with a takedown attempt.
Wash slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wash gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fighter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fighter works over Wash with some ground and pound from guard.
Japan Fighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fighter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fighter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Japan Fighter just wasn't active enough.
Fighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Wash does no damage.
Wash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fighter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Japan Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Wash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy.
Fighter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Japan Fighter.
Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Wash.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wash.
Fighter moves out of range as Wash throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wash wants it to stay on the feet.
Fighter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wash's guard.
Fighter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wash looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Japan Fighter.
Fighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Wash, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japan Fighter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fighter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wash as he jumps to the side.
Wash shoots in and drives through. Fighter sprawls well.
Wash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter as he jumps to the side.
Wash gets caught napping as Fighter dives in and scores a takedown. Wash manages to retain guard.
Fighter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fighter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Japan Fighter just wasn't active enough.
Wash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter as he avoids it easily.
Japan Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Japan Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Wash.
Wash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wash to the ground. Fighter is now in Wash's guard.
Fighter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter postures up.
Fighter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Japan Fighter.
Fighter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter is working away from the top position though.
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wash on the ground.
Fighter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Japan Fighter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wash fails with a takedown attempt.
Wash shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fighter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fighter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Owen Wash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Japan Fighter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wash tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Japan Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fighter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Japan Fighter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Hartwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darwin France will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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19
145 lbs
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21
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Hartwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Hartwell misses its intended target.
Hartwell misses with an uppercut. France saw that one coming.
Hartwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartwell looks to land a combination but France avoids it well.
Hartwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartwell swings for the body but France moves out of range.
Hartwell misses with a wild combination.
Hartwell misses with an uppercut.
Hartwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartwell misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Hartwell.
Hartwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hartwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartwell misses with a few strikes there.
Hartwell misses with a wild body shot.
Hartwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but France moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and France counters with a single leg into guard. Hartwell didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
France drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hartwell dives on top into guard.
France had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartwell defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
France is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hartwell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to France's body to avoid the submission. France has instead reached around Hartwell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! France arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darwin France!
Darwin France thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gregor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Thomas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
William Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Gracie.
Thomas has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas pulls Gracie into guard.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Thomas tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Thomas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because William Thomas just wasn't active enough.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Thomas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Gracie shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
William Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Gracie.
Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie throws a strike but Thomas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Thomas is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Thomas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thomas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas controlling his opponent.
William Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Thomas!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Gracie!
Gregor Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshii Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Time to say Goodbye. Cross is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Exhibit C. Yoshii Akiyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
145 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshii Akiyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donald Cross!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Cross scores with a decent looking hook.
Cross connects with an inside leg kick.
Cross looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Akiyama trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Cross.
Cross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akiyama's head.
Akiyama is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Cross seems content to control.
Akiyama controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cross looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akiyama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross wants to stand but Akiyama has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Akiyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cross.
Akiyama is trying to maintain the position but Cross is very close to passing his half guard.
Akiyama tries to roll over but Cross keeps him under control.
Cross is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cross is trying to control the action in half guard but Akiyama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cross is keen to just control but Akiyama is a slippery customer.
Akiyama is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cross has a takedown stuffed.
Akiyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akiyama counters with a solid body kick.
Cross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akiyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Akiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
Akiyama gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akiyama's knee momentarily.
Akiyama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akiyama duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiyama clinches up with Cross and pushes him back against the cage.
Cross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Akiyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akiyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akiyama avoiding damage.
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Akiyama blocks the leg kick.
Cross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akiyama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Cross misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akiyama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Akiyama's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoshii Akiyama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cross pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akiyama back to the cage. Cross follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akiyama tries for a takedown but Cross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cross closes the distance and clinches up with Akiyama, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes Akiyama against the cage but Akiyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akiyama somewhat.
Donald Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Akiyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Cross.
Akiyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshii Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama wants to clinch.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akiyama but Akiyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross misses with a double jab.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Akiyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama leaves Cross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akiyama throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akiyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akiyama gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
Akiyama is taking a breather. Cross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akiyama is looking to advance position but Cross won't allow it.
Akiyama lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akiyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akiyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yoshii Akiyama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akiyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross lands a nice hook to Akiyama's body. Akiyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akiyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Donald Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshii Akiyama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cross tries for a takedown but Akiyama circles away easily
and Akiyama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cross!
Cross tries to hold on but Akiyama postures up.
Cross is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cross tries to hold on but Akiyama pushes him away.
Akiyama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cross can't escape the position.
Cross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akiyama controlling his opponent.
Akiyama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Akiyama controlling the pace for now.
Cross can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Akiyama controlling his opponent.
Yoshii Akiyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akiyama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cross's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Akiyama is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably.
Cross wants to control but Akiyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akiyama content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross is pressing down on Akiyama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akiyama slips nicely into half guard.
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cross wants to improve his position but Akiyama is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akiyama in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshii Akiyama clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Akiyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akiyama wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Cross as he checks the leg kick.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cross misses with a few strikes there.
Cross shoots in but no luck this time.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Akiyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cross throws a solid leg kick but Akiyama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cross.
Akiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Cross is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cross misses with a double jab.
Akiyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Akiyama.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross looks to land a combination but Akiyama avoids it well.
Akiyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Akiyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akiyama has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akiyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Akiyama moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Akiyama obliges.
Akiyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Akiyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Akiyama forces his way into half guard.
Akiyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akiyama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama prevents Cross from improving his position.
We're going to have a standup here because Yoshii Akiyama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cross misses with a two punch combination.
Akiyama gets a takedown into half guard.
Cross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akiyama.
Akiyama controlling the action here.
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is trying to control. Cross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cross is trying to stand back up but Akiyama is controlling him
Akiyama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Yoshii Akiyama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cross avoids the head kick by Akiyama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Cross.
Akiyama misses with a low kick as Cross jumps back.
Cross shoots for a takedown but Akiyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshii Akiyama had his way with Donald Cross in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cross misses with a few strikes there.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Akiyama. No joy for Cross on that attempt.
Akiyama forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Akiyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Akiyama.
Akiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
Cross looks to land a combination but Akiyama avoids it well.
Cross is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cross shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cross throwing shots but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama is looking to control Cross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akiyama avoid being mounted?
Cross is working for a kimura but Akiyama is defending it quite comfortably.
Akiyama manages to get to full guard.
Akiyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cross is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a strike but Akiyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cross throws a couple of heel strikes.
Cross trying to control the position here.
Akiyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross trying to hold on to Akiyama's head to control him but Akiyama postures up.
Akiyama is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akiyama controlling the pace.
Cross trying to control here.
Akiyama looking for a submission but Cross manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Akiyama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akiyama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akiyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akiyama content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshii Akiyama.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akiyama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshii Akiyama!
Yoshii Akiyama retains his featherweight title!
Yoshii Akiyama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Fong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Perez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Fong!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perez avoids the head kick by Fong.
Fong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Perez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fong is controlling Perez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Perez connects with a nice short shot to Fong's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perez's back!
Perez trying to control the hands but Fong won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez trying to control but not successfully.
Perez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Perez right now.
Fong keeps control of the position as Perez tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fong tries to get the hooks in deep but Perez pushed the leg off.
Perez trying to control the action but Fong just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fong struggling to keep hold of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fong throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Fong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Perez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perez walks into a stiff left hand from Fong.
Fong lands a high kick!
Perez is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Fong - that's a beauty! Perez is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Fong can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harry Fong!
Harry Fong is the new bantamweight champion!
A less than humble Harry Fong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victorian Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorian Greyjoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akira Maeda's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victorian Greyjoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyjoy shoots in but no luck this time.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greyjoy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maeda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greyjoy is in Maeda's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Greyjoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greyjoy is working hard here to advance position.
Greyjoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greyjoy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Greyjoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now.
Greyjoy won't allow Maeda to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greyjoy!
Maeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greyjoy is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greyjoy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Maeda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Greyjoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maeda controlling from the full mount.
Greyjoy working to try and regain half guard.
Greyjoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greyjoy tries to get out of the position.
Maeda controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy tries to buck Maeda off but he can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maeda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victorian Greyjoy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maeda, as that shot connected.
It looks like Victorian Greyjoy has been cut.
Greyjoy closes the distance and pushes Maeda back into the cage.
Maeda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greyjoy's face.
Greyjoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maeda scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Maeda backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Greyjoy's temple! It sends Greyjoy violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Maeda celebrates and the doctors try to help Greyjoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Akira Maeda!
Akira Maeda is the new light heavyweight champion!
Akira Maeda managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics, into his post fight interview.
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